Facilities Assistant/Weekend Housekeeper
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Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Facilities Assistant/Weekend Housekeeper
The closing date is 08 November 2026
Job summary
Weekend Housekeeper - Saturdays 16.00-19.00 and Sundays 16.00-19.00 The Weekend Housekeeper is responsible for supporting the smooth running of the ward environment during evening mealtimes and maintaining high standards of cleanliness within the kitchen and associated areas. The role is essential in ensuring patients receive meals and refreshments in a timely and professional manner while complying with all hygiene, safety, and infection prevention standards.
Main duties of the job
Serve evening meals to patients, ensuring meals are delivered accurately and courteously. Complete the evening soup round, offering and serving soup to patients as required. Carry out the evening tea and refreshment round, ensuring patients have access to hot and cold drinks. Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the ward kitchen and associated food preparation areas. Wash and store kitchen equipment, crockery, and utensils in accordance with hygiene procedures. Complete cleaning schedules and maintain records as required. Accurately complete all relevant paperwork, including temperature checks, cleaning records, and food service documentation. Report any maintenance, hygiene, or safety concerns to the appropriate department. Adhere to all Trust policies relating to infection prevention, food safety, health and safety, and confidentiality. Work effectively with nursing, catering, and facilities staff to ensure a high-quality service is delivered to patients.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staffo Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
150-GM3083-COR
Job locations
Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital
Bognor Regis
PO22 9PP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Meal Service
- Serve evening meals to patients in accordance with ward procedures.
- Ensure meals are distributed accurately, taking into account dietary requirements and patient preferences where applicable.
- Assist in preparing and serving soup during the evening soup round.
- Carry out the evening tea and beverage round, offering hot and cold drinks to patients.
- Maintain a courteous, professional, and patient-focused approach at all times.
- Clean and sanitise all kitchen work surfaces, sinks, cupboards, and food preparation areas following meal service.
- Wash, dry, and store crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment safely and appropriately.
- Ensure kitchen areas remain clean, tidy, and free from hazards throughout the shift.
- Dispose of waste in accordance with local procedures and infection prevention requirements.
- Replenish stocks of consumables and refreshments as required.
- Adhere to food hygiene regulations and infection prevention standards at all times.
- Monitor food storage conditions and report any concerns immediately.
- Complete temperature checks on refrigerators and food items as required.
- Ensure safe handling and storage of food products and beverages.
- Complete daily cleaning schedules accurately and within required timescales.
- Maintain records of temperature monitoring and food safety checks.
- Complete all relevant housekeeping and catering documentation.
- Report any maintenance issues, equipment faults, or environmental concerns through the appropriate reporting process.
- Liaise effectively with nursing staff, catering services, and facilities teams.
- Report any patient concerns relating to meals or refreshments to the nurse in charge.
- Contribute to a positive and professional working environment.
- Attend mandatory training and comply with Trust policies and procedures.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Reliable, punctual, and organised.
- Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to complete records and paperwork accurately.
- Previous housekeeping, catering, or healthcare experience.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and infection prevention procedures.
- Experience working in a hospital or care environment.
The post holder is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food service, ensuring patient satisfaction, complying with hygiene and safety requirements, and accurately completing all required documentation during weekend evening shifts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Meal Service
- Serve evening meals to patients in accordance with ward procedures.
- Ensure meals are distributed accurately, taking into account dietary requirements and patient preferences where applicable.
- Assist in preparing and serving soup during the evening soup round.
- Carry out the evening tea and beverage round, offering hot and cold drinks to patients.
- Maintain a courteous, professional, and patient-focused approach at all times.
- Clean and sanitise all kitchen work surfaces, sinks, cupboards, and food preparation areas following meal service.
- Wash, dry, and store crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment safely and appropriately.
- Ensure kitchen areas remain clean, tidy, and free from hazards throughout the shift.
- Dispose of waste in accordance with local procedures and infection prevention requirements.
- Replenish stocks of consumables and refreshments as required.
- Adhere to food hygiene regulations and infection prevention standards at all times.
- Monitor food storage conditions and report any concerns immediately.
- Complete temperature checks on refrigerators and food items as required.
- Ensure safe handling and storage of food products and beverages.
- Complete daily cleaning schedules accurately and within required timescales.
- Maintain records of temperature monitoring and food safety checks.
- Complete all relevant housekeeping and catering documentation.
- Report any maintenance issues, equipment faults, or environmental concerns through the appropriate reporting process.
- Liaise effectively with nursing staff, catering services, and facilities teams.
- Report any patient concerns relating to meals or refreshments to the nurse in charge.
- Contribute to a positive and professional working environment.
- Attend mandatory training and comply with Trust policies and procedures.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Reliable, punctual, and organised.
- Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to complete records and paperwork accurately.
- Previous housekeeping, catering, or healthcare experience.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and infection prevention procedures.
- Experience working in a hospital or care environment.
The post holder is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food service, ensuring patient satisfaction, complying with hygiene and safety requirements, and accurately completing all required documentation during weekend evening shifts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
- Maths and English GCSEs grade C/4 or equivalent
- NVQ Cleaning
- Level 2 food hygiene certificate
- Basic health and safety certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Previous experience in housekeeping/cleaning/catering services
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Literate and numerate
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to understand and follow instructions
- Ability to record information accurately
- Flexibility
Desirable
- An understanding of infection control principles
Qualifications
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
- Maths and English GCSEs grade C/4 or equivalent
- NVQ Cleaning
- Level 2 food hygiene certificate
- Basic health and safety certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Previous experience in housekeeping/cleaning/catering services
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Literate and numerate
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to understand and follow instructions
- Ability to record information accurately
- Flexibility
Desirable
- An understanding of infection control principles
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital
Bognor Regis
PO22 9PP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital
Bognor Regis
PO22 9PP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Facilities Supervisor
Richie Blyth
07484902495
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
150-GM3083-COR
Job locations
Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital
Bognor Regis
PO22 9PP
United Kingdom
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